Obs. Also su. [Cf. SUCCARATH.] (See quots.)
1607. Topsell, Four-f. Beasts, 660. There is a region in the new-found world, called Gigantes, and the inhabitants thereof are called Pantagones;… they cloath themselues with the skins of a beast called in theyr owne toong Su, for by reason that this beast liueth for the most part neere the waters, therefore they cal it by the name of Su, which signifieth water.
1623. Cockeram, III. Sue, a most cruell fierce beast, carrying her young vpon her backe to shadow them from the heat with her huge taile.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, II. x. 212/2. He beareth Argent; a Sue Sable.
